Laws passed by British Parliment that placed important duties on tea, paper, glass and paint.

Writs of assistance

A writ of assistance is a written order issued by a court instructing a law enforcement official, such as a sheriff or a tax collector, to perform a certain task. Historically, several types of writs have been called "writs of assistance". ...

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Intolerable Acts

laws passed by England in 1774 to punish colonist for the Boston Tea Party

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First Coninental Congress

The first meeting of representatives from everycolony, except Georgia, in Semptember 1774 to discuss comon concerns.

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Militia

Group of civilians declared buy law to be called to military service and trained as soldiers to fight in emergencies.

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Second continental congress

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Minute Men

The farmers and artisans in the militia were called this because they could be ready to fight in any minute.